Senior Environmental Scientist

Prairie Engineers, P.C. is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist to join our team.Are you looking for an opportunity to advance and expand your career to lead environmental planning projects for a wide variety of federal, state, and local government clients? As a progressive and rapidly growing business, Prairie Engineers is looking to add a Senior Environmental Scientist to their team to lead and/or manage natural resources projects. The ideal candidate will have field and office experience performing natural resource studies and authoring National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Principles, Requirements and Guidelines (PR&G) compliant documentation for transportation and watershed planning as well as other projects. The candidate should also have experience coordinating with a variety of clients and regulatory agencies, and experience leading multi-discipline project teams in performing natural resource investigations and conducting NEPA and PR&G analyses. The successful candidate will have the desire to take on progressive responsibility and mentor, lead, and grow an existing environmental science team. We offer a flexible work schedule, work from home opportunities, and career growth plans to meet your individual needs while providing a competitive salary and benefits. We may accommodate this position as a full-time or part-time schedule, remotely or in any of our offices.Minimum QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or related fieldExperience: 4+ years' experience in Environmental PlanningKnowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge and experience with GIS programs, data sources, and resource impact analysisCommunication: Excellent verbal and written communication skillsIdeals: Professional, positive attitude with a strong work ethicTeamwork: Ability to work both independently and as part of a teamResponsive: Communicate openly, proactively, and promptlyPreferred QualificationsMore Experience: 8+ years' experience in Environmental PlanningAdditional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Experience conducting waters of the U.S. delineations; experience conducting threatened and endangered species assessments; knowledge and experience in public involvementPrequalification: Author of at least two transportation-related EA's or one EIS, and ability to be prequalified as an Environmental Lead with the Illinois Department of Transportation at the EIS levelJob FunctionsLead natural resources projects and personnel including mentorship of junior environmental staff.Prepare documents compliant with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Principles, Requirements, and Guidelines (PR&G) for Water and Land Related Resources guidelines, including Categorical Exclusions (CE), Environmental Assessments (EA), Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), and Watershed Plans.Participate in public meetings and preparation of public involvement materials.Develop and review scopes of work, fee proposals, and responses to RFQ's.Occasional travel required for fieldwork and public meetings.Check out the Careers page at prairieengineers.com to find out why our employees chose Prairie and the generous benefit offerings available.Prairie Engineers is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of diversity. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.Potential candidates for this position should fill out an application at prairieengineers.com and contact Prairie Engineers via e-mail at jobs@prairieengineers.com.